On Tuesday, July 25, Flathead Valley TU took 5 veterans and 2 VA counselors on a fishing trip down the Flathead River in northwestern Montana. FVTU is proud to participate in TU's Veterans Service Partnership (VSP) and conducted this trip in support of VSP. In addition to the fishing opportunity... [ READ MORE... ]

The Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited has long been committed to protecting the Flathead River system, one of the last best strongholds for native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. The recent bipartisan support and passage of the North Fork Watershed Protection Act is a major step... [ READ MORE... ]

Once again, the wonderful fall season has descended on the fabulous Flathead Valley. That means it’s time once again to enjoy some of the finest fishing of the year. And, fall also means the release of the latest issue of the informative and exciting Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited Fall... [ READ MORE... ]

Akokala Lake GNP
While the 22-acre Akokala Lake on the west side of Glacier National Park may be considered one of the lesser gems in the Crown of the Continent, it nevertheless plays an important role as a refuge for native fish in the Park ecosystem. In recent decades, the bloated population of... [ READ MORE... ]

Following the direction of the Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board, the CSKT Tribal Council and public comments received during the preparation of EIS: Proposed Strategies to Benefit Native Species by Reducing the Abundance of Lake Trout in Flathead Lake, CSKT fisheries biologists recently... [ READ MORE... ]

In 1998, bull trout (Salvelinus confluentis) throughout the northwest, were listed as a Threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. In 2002, the Service published a Draft Recovery Plan for the Columbia River and Klamath populations, but that plan has yet to be finalized. Populations of... [ READ MORE... ]

Join us on March 18 for our March Meeting. Dave Kumlien of Montana TU will give a presentation on Invasive Species prevention and management. Our own Jim Borowski will discuss Warriors and Quiet Waters, a program that uses fly fishing as rehabilitative therapy for injured veterans.
The meeting will... [ READ MORE... ]

Idaho F&G will present the current state of fishery management in Lake Pend Oreille Wed. evening at the Ponderay Event Center near Sandpoint, ID. Meeting starts at 7pm. It's been a good year on LPO with a tremendous increase in the kokanee population and a crash of Mysis. Head on over to hear... [ READ MORE... ]

Tell Montana FWP Not to Over-Develop Fish Creek State Park!
WHAT: The Parks Division of Montana FWP recently released a draft management plan for 5,600-acre Fish Creek State Park, which is located on Lower Fish Creek near its confluence with the Clark Fork River in Mineral County. The 35,000-acre... [ READ MORE... ]

Tell Montana FWP Not to Over-Develop Fish Creek State Park!
WHAT: The Parks Division of Montana FWP recently released a draft management plan for 5,600-acre Fish Creek State Park, which is located on Lower Fish Creek near its confluence with the Clark Fork River in Mineral County. The 35,000-acre... [ READ MORE... ]